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Whether you are taking notes for class, during a meeting, or for a personal project the tools you use are a very personal choice. And you are certainly spoiled for choice between all the apps, web services, and pen-and-paper methods. Then, once you've capture all your notes, you have more choices to make on how to review and archive them. Ask and answer questions about taking effective notes in the comments.